03 Jun 2016 / Fujairah

New VLCC berth at Fujairah, UAE

The Port of Fujairah has announced the completion of the construction of VLCC Berth 1. The manoeuvre basin and alongside berth are dredged to -26 meters and it can accommodate LOA of between 240 to 344 meters and DWT of 60,000 – 330,000. Maximum displacement is 87,000 – 363,000 tonnes. The berth has 4 navigation beacon masts, 4 buoys, 4 Shibata fenders and Quick Release Hooks for up to 20 lines: 8 breast lines fore, 8 aft and 4 spring lines.

According to the Port, the Dynamic Mooring Analysis Study shows perfect orientation of the jetty which is parallel to the breakwater (heading of ship is 352° relative to true North).

(For information about operations in Fujairah contact GAC Fujairah at [email protected]).

Source: Port of Fujairah Notice to Mariners No. 206, 2 June 2016

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